In Our Community

Shop Local and Support Business During Construction

When one business is impacted, we all are. That is why it is so important to keep up on legislation and other local matters. Just recently the businesses at the corner of Stark and Troutdale Road were notified that the major arterial (Stark Street) will be closed for 4 to 6 months. All traffic, customers and suppliers, will be diverted and forced to use detours. Of course, this is devastating news to any business during its peak season, but to the Service and Restaurant establishments and their employees impacted by this closure – it could mean life or death.

As of this writing, it appears the road closure is moving forward. So, when you are thinking local this summer, we at “Try Local First” hope you make special extra effort to visit the businesses impacted by the closure. Take the scenic route, then stop in and patronize Skyland Pub, the Troutdale Dairy Queen, the new Thai Restaurant Chaing Rai, Riverview Restaurant and all the other businesses located nearby. They will be super grateful you did.

And, by the way, we have a new business in our business! Featuring all things Accessories and Outfitting! Come in and check out the latest and greatest bike racks, kayak carriers, tow packages, running boards, custom wheels and tires, lifts, levels and anything else you can think of to get your summer on the road!! We have a couple of super looking trucks with some amazing additions for you to see! Ask for Jarred Bepristis, Accessories and Upfit specialist at Gresham Ford!